By PAS Scientific – available via Niton UK
When you’re managing hazardous materials, you need rapid, reliable answers on-site. The ASBpro Handheld Asbestos Analyser from PAS Scientific delivers exactly that turning what used to be time-consuming lab workflows into quick, field-ready results.
Why it matters
Traditional asbestos testing often requires cutting out samples, sending them to a lab and waiting for results. That means delays, downtime and added cost. With the ASBpro, you can screen suspected asbestos-containing materials in seconds, keeping your site moving and your team safe.
Detecting asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in homes and commercial buildings prior to demolition or renovation is critical to prevent asbestos exposure. Currently, asbestos detection is limited to accredited lab-based analysis such as polarised light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction. Lab-based tests are costly and can become even more expensive if a quick turnaround is required.
Key Features
- Detects six regulated asbestos minerals (chrysotile, crocidolite, anthophyllite, tremolite, actinolite, amosite) using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy — non-destructive and on-site.
- Results in under 10 seconds.
- Lightweight, palm-sized device (150 g) designed for field use.
- On-board photo tagging so you link the scanned material with an image, creating traceable evidence.
- Generates full reports directly from the unit and supports remote data transfer (mobile data/WiFi) so your results are ready to share.
- Rechargeable, long-run battery designed for real field deployment.
Applications & Use Cases
This analyser is built for a wide range of industries where asbestos might be present and immediate decisions are required:
- Waste management & recycling: screen incoming loads to minimise contamination risk.
- Building inspections, demolition and refurb programmes: detect asbestos-containing materials before disturbing them.
- Customs, shipping and automotive industry: check imported goods, components (e.g., brakes, gaskets) for asbestos before they move through supply chains.
- Emergency response: rapid screening in sites affected by fire, flood or structural collapse where asbestos risk is elevated.
Benefits for You
- Faster decision-making: Instead of waiting days for lab results, you get answers on-site in seconds.
- Improved compliance and safety: Capture evidence (images + scan results) for audit trails, reducing risk of unseen asbestos exposure.
- Cost savings: Cut down on sample prep, lab fees and downtime. Field screening means less dependency on off-site testing.
- Portability & ease of use: Field-ready, lightweight and simple – minimal training required to begin screening.
- Traceability and reporting: Built-in report generation simplifies your workflow from detection to documentation.
